Ben Eielson Ravens (Eielson AFB, AK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Effie Kokrine Charter Warriors (Fairbanks, AK), 29-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ben Eielson upgrades its record to 3-14 on the season. The Ravens host Galena (Galena, AK) to play the Hawks in a 3A Aurora bout on Friday, February 16. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 6-4.

Next up, the Warriors play the Cordova Wolverines (Cordova, AK) in a 2A Interior bout, on Friday, February 16. Effie Kokrine Charter will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Wolverines go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 38-24 non-league loss to Seward (Seward, AK).